Maryland Child Custody - The Child's Voice: How The Child's Voice is Heard

October 27th, 2017
In September 2017, I attended a conference at which one of the speakers said that a child who has had an opportunity to have a voice and be heard in the custody process is more likely to follow the custody order even if not the child’s desired… Read More
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Categories: Children & Custody, Frequently Asked Questions, Representing Children
Tags: Best Interest Attorney, Child, Child Specialist, Child's Voice, Children, Mediation, Parents

Maryland Child Custody - Attorney Representation of Children

October 25th, 2017
Maryland recognizes three types of attorneys who can be appointed to represent children in contested custody, access/visitation/parenting time, and domestic violence cases. All of these roles require that the attorney be appointed by court order to r… Read More
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Categories: Attorney Representation, Children & Custody, Litigation, Representing Children
Tags: Best Interest Attorney, Child Advocate Attorney, Child Privilege Attorney, Custody, Parents

2017 Legislative Derail - Best Interest & Child Advocate Attorneys as DV Petitioners

June 28th, 2017
The 2017 Maryland legislative session saw an attempt to add Best Interest (“BIA”) and Child Advocate Attorneys (“CAA”) to the categories of domestic violence petitioners. Specifically, the proposed bill would have allowed BIAs… Read More
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Categories: Attorney Representation, Children & Custody, Legislative News, Representing Children
Tags: Best Interest Attorney, Best Interests, Child Advocate Attorney, Domestic Violence, Protective Order